I've been feeling really good and consider it a huge blessing. Last month Matt and I were able to go cross country skiing in Island Park which was super fun, but I think it was our last outing til baby girl gets here because I am slowing down! My body is really starting to feel pregnant and I don't have the energy I had even a month ago. But regardless, I feel great. I am sleeping fairly well at night minus the few aches and pains in my back and hips that wake me up.
I work about 3 days a week which keeps me just busy enough, but also gives me enough time to rest and prepare for our baby to come. I thrive on exercising every morning. I think it's what keeps me sane inside this giant growing body. I can't stand to step on the scale... that's been really hard for me to watch my weight go up and up. But I know that if I keep striving to keep my body strong and healthy, hopefully I can bounce back well enough after delivery. I love Zumba... it helps me feel so alive and like myself because it's something I've always loved to do. I just have to put my pride behind me, because I know there is nothing more humorous/awkward than watching an 8 month pregnant lady dance to Gangnam style. Oh well, at least I can provide some comic relief to others while getting my workout in :)
We've been able to get a few things ready for baby girl's arrival. We found a crib for her and had fun setting it up! Matt built us a changing table which will be SO useful. We cleaned out our spare bedroom so we actually have some room to keep her stuff. We have awesome friends that have passed on some cute little outfits and toys. I love to look at them and imagine our little girl in them. It'll be like playing dress up with a little doll. I have been reading ALOT and Matt and I have been attending a birthing class put on by our doctors. I feel like the more I learn, the more my fears are calmed and I can just look forward to her arrival. I'm becoming more excited than scared for labor and delivery.
Most importantly, baby girl is healthy and strong. She likes to give us little concerns to keep us on our toes, but so far she is looking good. She has had a few instances where she stops moving; I won't feel her for a whole day and it freaks me out. But when we check on her, she is doing fine. Last appointment she had an irregular heartbeat when we listened, and that made me nervous. But then when we watched her in an ultrasound, everything was functioning fine and her heartbeat was back to normal. So, maybe she just likes to see us fret a little. At my last appointment she was measuring big. She measured 2 weeks ahead of schedule and was already weighing in at 4 pounds. I was a big baby... Matt was a tiny preemie... I was hoping maybe we could meet somewhere in the middle, but maybe she will take after her momma. Guess we will see. All I care is that she is healthy.
We are so blessed. I can't help but be in love with her already. Spring is in the air and the sunshine fills me full of so much hope, excitement, and anticipation for her arrival. This weekend we celebrate our 1 YEAR anniversary! Next weekend we have a baby shower. There is lots to look forward to. And if you're lucky I might even blog about it :)
P.S. Some of my favorite quotes as of late-
Mark (my brother): Last he saw me was about 3-4 weeks ago. "Wow Mel, you're huge. You mean it's going to get even bigger? I can't image it getting bigger, you're already so big." Good thing I'm his sister and not his wife haha
We were talking about weight gain during pregnancy and he chimes in: "So, you just gain like 7-8 pounds right? Like just as much as the baby weighs?" haha Yea if only!
Grandpa: "I wonder what the average time is between a bridal shower and a baby shower..." there's some food for thought.
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The only thing I have to pick on is that as fun as it is to imagine her being a doll playing dress up, she will rock your world. Prepare for that! =)
On another note, you look as adorable as always! Looking forward to a baby post here in a month! Hang in there!
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